NHL Best Bets for May 1, 2026

Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Montréal Canadiens

Event: Fri, May 1 · 7:00 PM EDT

Odd$mith pick: Over 5.5 (-112)

Result: Loss · Tampa Bay Lightning 1, Montréal Canadiens 0

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Buffalo Sabres vs. Boston Bruins

Event: Fri, May 1 · 7:30 PM EDT

Odd$mith pick: Buffalo Sabres ML (-118)

Result: Win · Buffalo Sabres 4, Boston Bruins 1

Featured analysis: Boston Bruins ML Play in High-Stakes Game 6

Boston's net stability and Buffalo's injury woe favor the Bruins as -102.

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Vegas Golden Knights vs. Utah Mammoth

Event: Fri, May 1 · 10:00 PM EDT

Odd$mith pick: Under 5.5 (102)

Result: Loss · Vegas Golden Knights 5, Utah Mammoth 1

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